The trousers trends you need to know this winter

When planning our next fashion purchases, thinking ahead always pays off. We just got our fall wardrobes sorted out, but it’s already time to think about what’s next—winter.

From elegant to sporty, the trousers trends for Winter 2024/25 are more varied than ever, but they have one thing in common: a modern and sleek vibe.

Scroll below to discover the most popular cuts and our picks for the seven top trousers trends for the season.

For winter 2024, the focus is on comfortable yet stylish trousers. Wide-leg but refined designs, like pleated or pinstripe slacks, are popular options for the office and other occasions that require a little dressing up. Straight-leg styles get a modern update with slightly cropped or barrel-leg designs. When it comes to materials, corduroy and denim are warm and perfect for winter, while (vegan) leather adds an edgy vibe. Prints aren’t off-limit either: the ever-so-popular leopard print is still going strong, and we’ll be seeing more of it this winter.

This season’s most popular trousers colours are earthy, neutral tones like beige, brown, and khaki. Dark shades like black and grey are timeless, but deep blue and olive tones are also popular. Colours can also be intensified by utilising fashionable patterns and textured materials like leopard print, leather, corduroy, or velvet.

Here are the seven hottest trousers styles of the season:

Pinstripe trousers offer a perfect mix of classic elegance and modern nonchalance. The trend calls for slightly wider cuts to give an otherwise classic style a relaxed and contemporary touch; toeing the line between casual and refined makes pinstripe trousers easy to dress up and down, from business casual looks with blazers and heels to casual outfits with knitwear and sneakers. Lastly, the vertical stripes optically elongate the figure and make you look taller.

No matter the fit or wash—everyone needs a good pair of well-fitting jeans in their wardrobe. This winter, jeans aren’t just worn long and wide, but cuffed once or twice at the hem.

Elegant yet super comfortable, pleated trousers—or “dad pants”—elevate any look. This cut features a narrow, high waist, pleats in the front, and a wide leg, which helps give the illusion of longer legs. These trousers are perfect for creating chic office looks or giving everyday street style a cool retro touch. 

Nothing says cold weather like a good pair of corduroy trousers, and this classic material is having a comeback. Wide-legged designs are the go-to, and they look great with both sneakers and chunky boots. Finish off the look with a knitted sweater for an on-trend outfit.

Whether they’re real or vegan leather, these trousers are definitely a must for this season. The (vegan) leather trend, which was also seen on many runways, confirms that wide-legged leather trousers will remain with us through Winter 2024/25. Black is a versatile classic, but earthy tones like greens and browns add a fun touch.

If you’re looking to give your winter looks a striking, wild touch, leopard print trousers are the way to go. Traditional leopard print has a fairly neutral black and beige colour scheme, which makes it perfect when paired with other neutrals and bold shades—reds, blues, or greens—alike.

We’ve been seeing them all over social media, fashion shows, and celebrity style—it’s safe to say that barrel-leg trousers are fast becoming one of the most popular trends for Fall/Winter, no matter how polarising they are. Sitting between the waist and hip, they flare out at the knee before tapering back in at the ankle. This voluminous shape adds a sculptural touch to an outfit and looks especially good with figure-hugging tops.

Original text and content: Mio Paternoss